Thursday, October 1, 2026
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To promote inclusiveness in the city, Lacey’s Commission on Equity (COE) seeks public input for its Community Engagement sessions.
To support the newly formed commission, COE will hold two …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/4/21
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In celebration of athletes who continue to brave the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents are invited for the fourth annual Thurston County Sports Awards on Wed., Nov. 3 at 7 p.m.
The …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/2/21
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In partnership with the city of Tumwater, the city of Olympia showed residents some of the conceptual designs for a potential Regional Aquatics Facility.
The renderings and plans are based on …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/2/21
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Following the 2020 protests after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the City of Olympia’s General Government Committee recommended the City Council establish a new commission to …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/1/21
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The Regional Housing Council (RHC) discussed its interest in purchasing a hotel for use as permanent supportive housing at the Lacey City Council meeting last Thursday, Oct. 28.
Thurston County …
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By Kristine Javier
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11/1/21
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Almost 18 months ago, I launched The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater – The JOLT – with the goal of restoring local reporting to our cities and county.
I’ll admit that …
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From The JOLT's Calendar, here are a few events in Thurston County and online to keep you entertained in the coming week!
Arts Walk, 50th Anniversary Exhibit: Fri-Sun., Oct 1 - Nov 14, 10 …
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by Prachi Gohil
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10/29/21
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October 29, 2021, Olympia, Wash. The Greater South Sound VISTA program is seeking applications from organizations interested in hosting a full-time AmeriCorps member for one year, starting …
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10/29/21
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I never thought of myself as a garden designer until one day, while reading an article on the subject in Fine Gardening, the light dawned: all longtime gardeners become garden …
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During its meeting on Tue., Oct. 26, the Port of Olympia Commissioners expressed its intent to move forward with a five-member ballot proposition.
In a presentation, Port of Olympia General …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/28/21
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The City of Olympia invites residents to participate in a public hearing to discuss the feasibility report about a potential regional aquatics facility on Thu., Oct. 28, from 5 to 6 p.m.
The …
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Lacey Historical Commission needs a new member
Applications are open as the Lacey City Council seeks a new member for its Historical Commission to fill in the vacancy for an unexpired …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/26/21
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As October marks Community Conflict Resolution month, the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) of Thurston County both recognized its volunteers, who help mediate conflicts in the community, and invited …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/25/21
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Late last Friday or early Saturday morning, Oct. 15 or 16., one or more people defaced the “Respect & Love Olympia” rainbow mural painted on the former Griswold's building on …
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Jeff Uhlmeyer achieved fame and fortune this fall by growing a pumpkin.
Uhlmeyer’s 2,191 pound pumpkin, grown just south of Olympia, won first place in the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin …
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By Jill Severn
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10/22/21
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The Olympia Armory is set to be transformed from a military installation to a city-owned creative campus in 2022, the Olympia Historical Society, Bigelow House Museum, and Washington Military …
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By Julia Ornedo
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10/21/21
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Tack. Tack. Tack. Andrea Wilbur-Sigo whacks a mallet onto the base of a chisel handle with measured force and casual precision. As she pares layers off a long cedar log, the cadence comes naturally. …
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By Margo Vansynghel | Crosscut.com
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10/19/21
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Centro Integral Educativo Latino de Olympia (CIELO), an Olympia-based group providing resources and support to Latinos in the South Puget Sound, highlighted its pandemic programs during its …
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By Julia Ornedo
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10/18/21
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In a press release, the Thurston County Commissioners agreed to move forward to lease The Atrium Building, located at 3000 Pacific Avenue in Olympia to house the county’s general government …
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By Kristine Javier
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10/18/21
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The Olympia arm of Green Faith, an international, multi-faith grassroots organization, will call for climate action at an event at Fertile Ground on Oct. 18.
Olympia Green Faith said in a news …
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By Julia Ornedo
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10/15/21
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